Flores, Guatemala

Flores, Guatemala – 2016. Flores is a town in the Guatemalan department of Petén. It is an island on the lake Lago Petén Itzá and is connected to the shore by a causeway and bridge. On the shore end of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito. All three towns are usually referred to as Flores. Flores is the closest accessible town to Tikal which is one of the most well know Mayan ruins sites in Guatemala. There are a number of other of Mayan ruin sites in Petén which are accessible from Flores. The town of Flores has a colonial history and has narrow cobblestone streets and many colonial era buildings. There are lots of good restaurants and stores with local crafts and souvenirs for sale. The Island is small and it is very easy to walk everywhere.
A colourful and well-traveled van, Flores, Guatemala
A man paddling an old dugout canoe in Lago Petén Itzá, Flores, Guatemala
The residential side of Flores Island, Guatemala. The road is sinking into the lake.
The residential side of Flores Island, Guatemala. An old fence with a very interesting garden
The residential side of Flores Island, Guatemala. A very colourful apartment building
Flores at the island end of the causeway. Guatemala
Fishermen in a dugout canoe on Lago Petén Itzá, Flores, Guatemala
An old fishing boat on Flores Island, Guatemala
A great white heron on the shore of Lago Petén Itzá, Guatemala
The south end of Flores from the causeway. Calle Sur on the right and Ramada Tikal Isla de Flores Hotel on the left. Guatemala
A couple of the bars on Calle Sur, Flores, Guatemala. Its morning so they are closed but they are very lively at night.
Our hotel room - Ramada Tikal Isla de Flores Hotel, Flores, Guatemala
Flores, Guatemala - narrow cobblestone streets
Flores, Guatemala - narrow cobblestone streets
A Yumbo Cargo Triciclo – a tricycle motor bike with a cargo box. Used for hauling goods and people. Flores, Guatemala
Flores, Guatemala - narrow cobblestone streets
Men’s toilet sign in a bar on Flores, Guatemala
Ladies toilet sign in a bar on Flores, Guatemala
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